Arsenal star Bukayo Saka shows love to Davido

Bukayo Saka and Davido

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka shows love to Davido

Faruq Ibrahim 21:23 - 04.04.2023

Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka took to Instagram to rave over Davido's Timeless album.

Bukayo Saka becomes the latest celebrity to rave over Davido's new album, as he took to his Instagram story to share one of the songs on the project. 

Nigerian superstar musician Davido released his fourth studio album on May 31st, titled 'Timeless'. The project has garnered many positive reviews, with individuals and celebrities alike sharing their enjoyment of the art.

Saka enjoys Timeless

British-Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka took to his Instagram story this evening to share an audio excerpt from Davido's Timeless album. 

Bukayo Saka shares screenshot of listening to Davido's Timeless
Bukayo Saka shares screenshot of listening to Davido's Timeless

The 21-year-old winger has regularly associated himself with Nigerian music and pop culture, and in an interview last year, when asked what his favourite song was, he replied that it was Burna Boy's 'Last Last'.

In continuing his show of love for Nigerian art, Saka posted on his Instagram story a screenshot of Davido's album on his music app while a song titled 'Unavailable' was playing in the background.

The musician also used the Instagram feature that allows you to repost a story to share Saka's post on his own platform, and the Arsenal man further returned the favour. 

Davido's Timeless album is the hottest body of work in the Nigerian music scene at the moment, and according to Apple Music, it was the most streamed African album on its opening day of all time on their platform.  

Saka was at AJ v Franklin

As we reported previously, English professional footballer of Nigerian descent Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka was the biggest star at the 02 Arena in London.

The Arsenal forward turned up for English professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua.

Arsenal man Bukayo Saka brought some of his luck for Anthony Joshua against Jermaine Franklin.
Arsenal man Bukayo Saka brought some of his luck for Anthony Joshua against Jermaine Franklin.

The arena was also loud as Arsenal star Saka came in wearing a black overall jacket with a black face cap.

Saka decided to show support for Joshua after featuring for Arsenal in a Premier League home game against Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The 21-year-old suffered an injury playing for England during the international break.

He was dropped to the bench by Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta for the game against Leeds United.

Saka was introduced in the 60th minute for Gabriel Jesus as the Gunners recorded a comfortable 4-1 win in their title race.

After the game, Saka celebrated his Player of the Month award in the stadium and on social media.

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